Intro to algebra
The ratio of the distances a pitching wedge and an 8-iron will drive a golf ball is 4 to 5. If a golfer averages 140 yards with a pitching wedge, how far should she average with an 8-iron?
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The golfer should average around 175 yards with an 8-iron. This is because the ratio of distances from a pitching wedge to an 8-iron is 4 to 5. Therefore, an 8-iron will travel 5/4 times as far as a pitching wedge, or approximately 175 yards. To further clarify, if the golfer averages 140 yards with a pitching wedge, she should be able to drive the ball around 175 yards with an 8-iron (140 x 5/4 = 175).
